Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces growing scrutiny over an attack on an alleged drug boat. His response included a parody of the kids' book character Franklin, showing the turtle firing at boats.

Even Republicans are calling for an investigation.

Trump administration officials used Carpenter's song and Franklin the Turtle's image in social media posts about deportation and killing drug traffickers.

The publisher of the children’s book series “Franklin the Turtle” condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over what they called a “violent” portrayal of the character as he faces heat over strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean.

The publisher of Franklin the Turtle condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of its children’s book character in a social media post making light of possible war crimes.

"We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image," publisher Kids Can Press said after the image was published

The bizarre social media post has sparked outrage as Hegseth faces scrutiny over controversial military strikes in international waters that have killed dozens.

The White House X account on Monday posted a video showing migrants being arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, set to a soundtrack of Sabrina Carpenter's hit song "Juno." Carpenter responded to the ICE video on Tuesday with an X post of her own,